Dhoni climbs to number three in rankings

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Dhoni climbs to number three in rankings

Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh, the architects of India's ODI series win in Pakistan, have made it to the top ten in the latest ICC rankings for ODI batsmen. Dhoni, who averaged 219 in the series, now occupies the number three slot while Yuvraj, the highest run-getter in the series with 344 runs, is at number nine.

While Adam Gilchrist and Ricky Ponting remain, respectively, the top two, Dhoni's surge has affected the Australian dominance. Prior to the latest rankings, and following the VB Series, the top four slots were occupied by Australian batsmen. Rahul Dravid too moved up a notch to occupy the tenth position.

Irfan Pathan's impressive showing in the series has seen him occupy the fourth place among the bowlers and all-rounders list. Daniel Vettori has moved up two notches to number five among the bowlers.

In the team rankings, India's comprehensive 4-1 series win has placed them at number four, tied with New Zealand at 113 points. Pakistan, meanwhile have slipped to number five. A win in the forthcoming ODI series against England in March-April could propel India to second place. England and Sri Lanka are currently battling for the sixth place. The team that comes seventh will be denied automatic qualification for the Champions Trophy later this year.

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He deserves it after his average of 59.66 in the tests and 219 in the ODIs.
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Dhoni climbs to number three in rankings

What's more, his career ODI average is about 54, too. That is definitely on the high side of an international cricketer. Let's see if he can maintain it for a year or two more, because then he'll be scoring runs by the bucketloads.
 
Dhoni climbs to number three in rankings

I feel Dhoni is going to overtake Gilchrist very soon. He's such a great player, and he should be groomed as an ODI opener to fill in the huge shoes of Sachin Tendulkar at the top.
 
Dhoni climbs to number three in rankings

Dhoni is best reserved for the lower order. He can use the final overs to devastating effect! We have Sehwag at top and Tendulkar still has 3-4 years of cricket left in him. So we need not think about a future ODI opener yet!

Dont compare Dhoni with Gilchrist yet! I want to see Dhoni display this type of batting on pitches abroad! Gilchrist has done that, Dhoni should do that too!
 
Dhoni climbs to number three in rankings

Dhoni can smell captiancy....He's doing an extremely good job right now, Will probably go on as the best wicketkeeper/batsmen ever...even pass Gilchrist if he has enough "Josh"
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Dhoni climbs to number three in rankings

what do y'all think of the Dhoni vs. Akmal situation going on?
Both have proven to be excellent behind and at the crease.
Overall, I think Akmal has shown to be more consistent, but Dhoni more explosive.
 
Dhoni climbs to number three in rankings

Dhoni is turning out to become a really great player.....lets c how he does today in the 2nd innings
 
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